2000/020
Stereoscopes (2 No) and small toolkit in a fitted leather pocket
c.1942
Stereoscopes (2 No) and small toolkit in a fitted leather pocket. 1 x AM Stereoscope Type D 148/746 and 1 x Casella.
Used to view a stereoscopic pair of separate images, depicting left-eye and right-eye views of the same scene, as a single three-dimensional image.
Originally manufactured for the Air Ministry for RAF intelligence to examine detail in aerial reconnaissance photography (WW2).
| Acquisition Number | 2000/020 |
|---|---|
| Item Type | |
| Short Description | Stereoscopes: AM Stereoscope Type D 148/746 and Casella |
| Manufactured by | |
| Date of Manufacture | c. 1942 |
| Sub-items | None |
| Supporting Items | None |
| Makers Number | None |
| Marks | AM Stereoscope: small section of black Dymo tape inscribed "M 9" and "MANN" written in ink on inside of canvas bag. Casella: small section of red Dymo tape inscribed with "M.7." |
| Dimensions (mm) | Various |
| Donor | |
| Date Donated | March 2000 |
| Materials | Metal and glass |
| Condition | Good |
| Display Location |
